Heyman in 1983-Key West has become a haven for offbeat artists, outcasts, and people looking for escapes and extremes. One of the first cities in the United States to elect an openly gay mayor-Richard A.
That tradition lives on today, in the island city’s many LGBTQ-owned businesses, from colorful festivals to low-key romantic getaways. But the Conch Republic is also an unexpected queer destination brimming with LGBTQ history. Key West, Florida, is known for many things: its rum-soaked, tropical island delights for tourists, Ernest Hemingway’s former residence (and watering holes), and its namesake key lime pie.
LGBTQ events, restaurants, bars, and hotels make Key West a thriving destination for queer travelers.
